Here is our plethora of thrifted glory and other collectibles. My sister calls me an old lady for all my nick knacks, but I love each and every one.
This cabinet in our kitchen makes me happy every morning when I reach for a cup for my java. And the willow creek girl with open arms from Carrie giving me her blessing to move on...even though she knew in her heart it would be so so hard for me.
I know, I know Pee Wee is creepy, but at least he isn't in the shower like he was in our house in AZ, right, Helen? He keeps time for us...He really needs to reset that clock. My Harmony Kingdom Animal boxes are my little tiny treasures. I adore them and will pass them down to my littles one day. Right now, they store guitar picks and other small treasures for the kids to discover.
Our Mara mugs...so beautiful and they support such a worthy cause. We collect and adore her pottery.
Can you say "cheesy early 90's engagement picture?" We laugh at this pic all the time. James looks just like Pee Wee Herman (why we like Pee wee) and I am about 30 pounds overweight. He loved me anyway. That is true-love! My mom got me the Kelly Rae Roberts girl that says, "Tell Your Story," because she knows how important it is for me to share my story. If I can help one person see Christ or avoid the mistakes I have made, it is worth it! The "world's greatest mom and dad" were our gifts this year from the littles for mother's and father's day...thrifted, of course.
My Mom collects clowns, which we all think is a little creepy, but we found these at an thrift store in Grove years ago and could not resist. They adorn the hallway between our bath and bedroom. NO, they are not for sale.
And, for our multi-tasking, master bedroom door. {who does this kind of thing?}We have our school calendar up there to conserve space and we decorated above the doors with Jesse's portraits of us. Genius!
Another Hope Thrift Store find...Man, I love that place.
I think these are coasters stuck to a velvet background. What? Who? Great idea!
Where we spend most of our time...eating, learning, computing, playing games, talking...the dining room. Don't be jealous of James' dog portraits. He started collecting them and Bombay Company discontinued selling them. Losers!
More dining, different angle. Picture the table and chairs turquiose distressed...because one of these days they will be. I promise.
Our chalkboard with a frame around it is where we write the scripture of the week. This year, we have decided to memorize all of the scriptures on the Seeds family Worship cds. Starting with Seeds of Courage. We did ABC scriptures, ABC Proverbs and ABC Psalms and now I am taking it easy with a lot of the songs they already know. Hiding it in their hearts and ours. Love those seeds.
Aha...now for the bookshelves in our dining (school) room that need some serious organizing. Rachel, get your bootay over her and do your magic! I am a half ready for school to start and half ready to enroll Shelby and Jesse in public school. I know once I get started, and with James help {he is teaching on Wednesdays while I work for him at the OAC} I will enjoy it again, but this is the first year I am dreading it a little bit. Maybe it is because it is the first year we didn't school year round and some attitudes have popped up. Maybe I have gotten a taste of working at the OAC and I like the adult interaction. Who knows, but I will give it my best...my heart and soul...and with God's help, this will be a successful school year. Really, it will. I believe that with my whole heart.
I think the sign says it all. Bring us some Millstone French Roast and we're all good. Seriously, we dig drop in visitors as long as you can handle the chaotic environment sometimes. ; )
We're all about sharing the love!
